Looking to master music theory lessons for your ABRSM and yet do not have the time to attend classes? After giving instruction for music theory to prepare students for the ABRSM theory exams, we encountered requests to provide our music theory lessons online so that our students can revise the material at the comfort of their home. We also encountered requests from new students for online lessons due to their busy schedule which does not allow them to attend classes at our studio.
In our first series of online music lessons, we cover the melody composition which is the most challenging part of the ABRSM music theory exams. Melody writing is simple and Jenny shows you that you need not be the next Beethoven or Mozart to ace the melody writing in the exams.
Getting Online Music Theory Lessons at Home
Jenny lessons slots are usually filling up with overseas and local students! Contact her quickly via Whatsapp Jenny(Click here) using the contact form which can be accessed via the Contact Us! button on the left, email her via pianoplaying@yahoo.com or call/sms via 98256286.
Note that a good internet connection is required for online lessons. We use the latest technology such as Microsoft Skype and Zoom to teach our ABRSM music theory syllabus. It will be live class room and Jenny will ensure that it is interactive and engaging.
Most slots during weekends are fully booked and weekday slots are on first come first serve basis. You will be given a link to join lessons after signing up. The video shows examples:
1) Individual 1 to 1 theory lessons for kids.
2) Higher grades adults group theory lessons online.
3) Interactive music theory games on test papers.
In this video Jenny and her students meet up online and she marks their homework. Students can discuss the answers among themselves as they can see each other on the screen. The homework can be submitted to Jenny via Whatsapp and you will be able to see your homework appear on the screen just like the snippet above.
From the video you can see teacher Jenny asks her student some questions. This is to ensure that the students can fully understand the theory concepts during the online lessons, so that the students can do their worksheets and homework at home.
Topics of our Internet Based ABRSM Theory Lessons
We cover the following topics
Melody Writing
The bane of many students, music composition for the ABRSM is the Achilles’ heel of many music theory exams. Unlike multiple choice questions where a choice can be selected, music composition requires creativity, a certain level of solfege and the understanding of music rules. However not all students are endowed with the ability of solfege.
In our melody writing online lessons, teacher Jenny covers melody composition using the following rules
Chord progression
Jenny uses harmonization of three chord progressions for melody writing. Three chord progressions are are presented as successions of four chords. Excluding the first and last chords, two of the four chords are the same.
Music Intervals
A proper music interval between all notes is required for a good musical direction
